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We are delighted to welcome the Great Tapestry of Scotland to Stirling Castle as part of its national tour. It is officially the largest embroidered tapestry in the world and tells the story of Scotland’s history.

Examples of work requiring scheduled monument consent

Examples of the types of work which require scheduled monument consent can be found in the table below. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether a particular activity requires consent please email Historic Scotland for advice at hs.smc@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.

Category of works

Examples

Any works resulting in the demolition or destruction of or any damage to a scheduled monument

Excavation of any part of the monument, regardless of the size of the excavation

Removal of all or part of a scheduled monument

Insertion or repair of drainage

Any works for the purpose of removing or repairing a scheduled monument or any part of it or of making any alterations or additions thereto

Consolidation works to a monument

Removal of material, soil or structures from a scheduled area

Felling or planting of trees

Erection, removal or replacement of fencing

Erection of sign posts / information boards

Construction of new paths

Erection of polytunnels

Excavation of any part of the monument, regardless of the size of the excavation

Erection of temporary installations

Field walking

Any flooding or tipping operations on land in, on or under which there is a scheduled monument

Diverting a drain out with a scheduled area which results in the flooding of all or part of the monument

Altering the flow of a stream or river which results in the flooding of all or part of the monument

Importing of topsoil or other materials into the scheduled area, whether temporary or permanent